Mochi is a very popular rice cake in Japan. It is made from a unique type of glutinous rice called mochigome. The grains are round and sweet. When boiled or steamed, the rice grains stick together. Afterwards, the rice is mashed to form a paste which is shaped into buns the size of your palm. Mochi has a similar form called dango. It is made from sweet rice flour or mochiko. A soft and chewy dough is made which can be used to form small pieces to eat.

Mochi is something you can’t get away from in Japan. It’s one of Japan’s most interesting foods, and it’s so chewy and delicious that mochi alone will have you yearning to return to an authentic Japanese mochi shop once your vacation is over.